Dental Assistant

Dental Care Alliance; East Northport (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Education support

Job summary

Mascolo Dental in East Northport, NY is looking for a Dental Assistant to support clinicians, prepare treatment rooms, sterilize instruments, and assist during procedures. The role emphasizes patient care, infection control, and accurate record-keeping.

X-ray certification is required; Nitrous Oxide certification is highly recommended; high school diploma or equivalent is required. This full-time position offers competitive pay and benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, life

Qualifications

• Prior dental assisting experience is required.
• X-ray certification is required.
• Nitrous oxide certification is highly recommended.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Clinical Support: Prepare treatment rooms, sterilize instruments, and assist dentists during procedures.
• Patient Care: Welcome, comfort, and educate patients on oral hygiene and post-treatment care.
• Radiography & Diagnostics: Take and develop X-rays, assist with impressions, and maintain study models.
• Compliance & Safety: Ensure infection control protocols, maintain patient confidentiality, and follow workplace regulations.
• Maintain accurate patient records and documentation, including scheduling and patient intake (if needed).
• Helps dentist manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining CPR certification, emergency drug and oxygen supply, and emergency telephone directory.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

CPR certified

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

X-Ray certification

Nitrous Oxide certification

Job description

Mascolo Dental is looking for a Dental Assistant in East Northport, New York to assist our clinical team by providing a high level of patient care and satisfaction while operating in a team-based environment.

Position Overview:

As a Dental Assistant you are an integral part of care team in providing support to the office and assisting the professional dental staff with treatment. Support our mission to providing excellent dental care in the community and help us create more smiles and memorable experiences. Join a team that believes in teamwork and truly cares about their patients. Candidates must have prior dental assisting experience to be considered.

What we offer:

• Competitive hourly pay $20.00-$25.00
• Full time: Full time: Monday 9am to 8pm, Tuesday 9am to 8pm, Wednesday 9am to 8pm and Thursday 9am to 1pm
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and disability benefits
• 401(k) plan
• Support for continuing education and professional development
• Modern office with advanced dental technology

• Clinical Support: Prepare treatment rooms, sterilize instruments, and assist dentists during procedures.
• Patient Care: Welcome, comfort, and educate patients on oral hygiene and post-treatment care.
• Radiography & Diagnostics: Take and develop X-rays, assist with impressions, and maintain study models.
• Compliance & Safety: Ensure infection control protocols, maintain patient confidentiality, and follow workplace regulations..
• Maintain accurate patient records and documentation, including scheduling and patient intake (if needed)
• Helps dentist manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining CPR certification, emergency drug and oxygen supply, and emergency telephone directory.

• No experience needed
• X-Ray certification is required
• Nitrous Oxide certification is highly recommended
• High school diploma or equivalent

Dental Assistant are also expected to maintain annual OSHA, HIPAA, CPR, and infection control training as required by law.

We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. All benefits are subject to potential vesting and eligibility requirements. The company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ancestry, color, age, national origin, ethnicity, religious creed or belief, physical or mental disability, marital or familial status, legally protected medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.